I just did the opposite--traded my nytro XTX for a 2012 Apex. The XTX front end just would never be what I wanted it to be and I tried a lot of spring and spindle combos. The mono skid is also a much better (cushier) trail skid. The Nytro's lack of wind protection can be delt with and a Trail tank is must for people who like to put miles on.